Grand Rapids Evangelical Free Church
Evangelical Free /Church in Grand Rapids, MN
Groups are a focus of our church and so it makes sense that our kids would be in them, too! Groups of 4-8 boys or girls meet each week with their leader (preschoolers are all together in one big group). Leaders and kids spend 45 minutes talking about life and God, learning from various curriculum, […]
GREFC serves as a host site in our community for Women's Bible Study Fellowship (BSF). BSF is a 9-month weekly Bible study with a video teaching segment, small group discussion and weekly reading and assignments. Each year, Bible Study Fellowship groups focus on a different book or section of the Bible over 30 weekly sessions. […]
The goal of the BRICK Bible Foundations Class is to help 6th & 7th grade students develop a greater understanding of the “big picture” of God’s story. Students follow this program for two years, one year focusing on the Old Testament and one year focusing on the New Testament. In 2023 BRICK will focus on […]
In Pathfinders kids age 3 through grade 5 learn about God in a kid-centered, warm, nurturing and well-supervised program. Loving adults provide accurate instruction and application of God's Word, Prayer, and Fun! Pathfinders is available Sept-May most Sunday mornings during our 9:00 am service. We ask parents/caregivers to sign in their kid(s) before the services […]
Jr. High & Sr. High Students meet on Sunday evenings as two separate groups: Students entering grades 6-8 gather for games, worship, large group teaching and small group discussion. Students entering grades 9-12 gather for worship, Bible reading, group discussion and prayer. Both of our youth groups focus on what it means to be a […]
It's time to share those tried and true, fun, and sometimes crazy church cookbook recipes. Step 1: Choose a church cookbook - it can be any cookbook from any church. Step 2: Pick a recipe - any recipe. Breakfast, lunch, supper or appetizer. Savory or sweet. Step 3: Make the recipe - no substitutions allowed! […]
Come to grow in community with other men, grow in your relationship with God the Father, and grow in Biblical knowledge. This weekly gathering will include a short video with engaging teaching from leading Men's Christian speakers and teachers followed by guided small group discussion. Men will be separated into smaller groups within the same […]
All women are invited to join in a weekly morning Bible study at the home of Emily Lindner, Tuesdays from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. This study is done in a small-group format with lots of discussion. The video portion of the study will be streamed by the participants outside of the meeting time. You […]
All women are invited to join our evening Bible study in Room 106 (the Barn Door Room) every other Tuesday from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. The group will watch the video study together followed by discussion. When purchasing the study book you will also receive links to stream the videos. This comes in handy […]
Join the young adults every Tuesday night in the Worship Center for a rousing game of not-too-competitive volleyball. Adults who don't fit the "young" category are always welcome! In the spring we move outside and play ultimate frisbee at the fairgrounds.
We invite the entire church to join us on Wednesday evenings for a great meal and connection time (it isn't just for those families participating in Wednesday evening programming). Each week we serve a delicious meal suitable for the whole family. All meals will have a dairy- and gluten-free option, and we strive for all […]
Groups are a focus of our church and so it makes sense that our kids would be in them, too! Groups of 4-8 boys or girls meet each week with their leader (preschoolers are all together in one big group). Leaders and kids spend 45 minutes talking about life and God, learning from various curriculum, […]
GREFC serves as a host site in our community for Women's Bible Study Fellowship (BSF). BSF is a 9-month weekly Bible study with a video teaching segment, small group discussion and weekly reading and assignments. Each year, Bible Study Fellowship groups focus on a different book or section of the Bible over 30 weekly sessions. […]
In Pathfinders kids age 3 through grade 5 learn about God in a kid-centered, warm, nurturing and well-supervised program. Loving adults provide accurate instruction and application of God's Word, Prayer, and Fun! Pathfinders is available Sept-May most Sunday mornings during our 9:00 am service. We ask parents/caregivers to sign in their kid(s) before the services […]
The goal of the BRICK Bible Foundations Class is to help 6th & 7th grade students develop a greater understanding of the “big picture” of God’s story. Students follow this program for two years, one year focusing on the Old Testament and one year focusing on the New Testament. In 2023 BRICK will focus on […]
Jr. High & Sr. High Students meet on Sunday evenings as two separate groups: Students entering grades 6-8 gather for games, worship, large group teaching and small group discussion. Students entering grades 9-12 gather for worship, Bible reading, group discussion and prayer. Both of our youth groups focus on what it means to be a […]
Come to grow in community with other men, grow in your relationship with God the Father, and grow in Biblical knowledge. This weekly gathering will include a short video with engaging teaching from leading Men's Christian speakers and teachers followed by guided small group discussion. Men will be separated into smaller groups within the same […]
Join the young adults every Tuesday night in the Worship Center for a rousing game of not-too-competitive volleyball. Adults who don't fit the "young" category are always welcome! In the spring we move outside and play ultimate frisbee at the fairgrounds.
We invite the entire church to join us on Wednesday evenings for a great meal and connection time (it isn't just for those families participating in Wednesday evening programming). Each week we serve a delicious meal suitable for the whole family. All meals will have a dairy- and gluten-free option, and we strive for all […]
Groups are a focus of our church and so it makes sense that our kids would be in them, too! Groups of 4-8 boys or girls meet each week with their leader (preschoolers are all together in one big group). Leaders and kids spend 45 minutes talking about life and God, learning from various curriculum, […]
GREFC serves as a host site in our community for Women's Bible Study Fellowship (BSF). BSF is a 9-month weekly Bible study with a video teaching segment, small group discussion and weekly reading and assignments. Each year, Bible Study Fellowship groups focus on a different book or section of the Bible over 30 weekly sessions. […]
We're turning the Worship Center in to a war zone! Students in grades 6-8 are invited for a fun night of battle with nerf guns! Root beer floats will also be served. If you have a nerf gun, feel free to bring it (only ones that shoot darts) otherwise we'll have plenty that you can […]
Legacy Builders, GREFC's Grandparenting Ministry, is hosting an equipping time for all grandparents who want to leave a Christ-centered legacy of discipleship for their grandchildren and adult children. The equipping will be held during the second service and will feature a video from a Christian grandparenting expert. The group will discuss the video and end […]
In Pathfinders kids age 3 through grade 5 learn about God in a kid-centered, warm, nurturing and well-supervised program. Loving adults provide accurate instruction and application of God's Word, Prayer, and Fun! Pathfinders is available Sept-May most Sunday mornings during our 9:00 am service. We ask parents/caregivers to sign in their kid(s) before the services […]
The goal of the BRICK Bible Foundations Class is to help 6th & 7th grade students develop a greater understanding of the “big picture” of God’s story. Students follow this program for two years, one year focusing on the Old Testament and one year focusing on the New Testament. In 2023 BRICK will focus on […]
Jr. High & Sr. High Students meet on Sunday evenings as two separate groups: Students entering grades 6-8 gather for games, worship, large group teaching and small group discussion. Students entering grades 9-12 gather for worship, Bible reading, group discussion and prayer. Both of our youth groups focus on what it means to be a […]
Come to grow in community with other men, grow in your relationship with God the Father, and grow in Biblical knowledge. This weekly gathering will include a short video with engaging teaching from leading Men's Christian speakers and teachers followed by guided small group discussion. Men will be separated into smaller groups within the same […]
Come celebrate all that God is doing in and through our church family. The entire congregation is encouraged to attend the Quarterly Business Meeting. During this meeting, we will allow opportunity for input from the members. If you have a topic that you'd like to discuss (a word from the Holy Spirit for the church, […]
All women are invited to join our evening Bible study in Room 106 (the Barn Door Room) every other Tuesday from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. The group will watch the video study together followed by discussion. When purchasing the study book you will also receive links to stream the videos. This comes in handy […]
We invite the entire church to join us on Wednesday evenings for a great meal and connection time (it isn't just for those families participating in Wednesday evening programming). Each week we serve a delicious meal suitable for the whole family. All meals will have a dairy- and gluten-free option, and we strive for all […]
Groups are a focus of our church and so it makes sense that our kids would be in them, too! Groups of 4-8 boys or girls meet each week with their leader (preschoolers are all together in one big group). Leaders and kids spend 45 minutes talking about life and God, learning from various curriculum, […]
GREFC serves as a host site in our community for Women's Bible Study Fellowship (BSF). BSF is a 9-month weekly Bible study with a video teaching segment, small group discussion and weekly reading and assignments. Each year, Bible Study Fellowship groups focus on a different book or section of the Bible over 30 weekly sessions. […]
The goal of the BRICK Bible Foundations Class is to help 6th & 7th grade students develop a greater understanding of the “big picture” of God’s story. Students follow this program for two years, one year focusing on the Old Testament and one year focusing on the New Testament. In 2023 BRICK will focus on […]
In Pathfinders kids age 3 through grade 5 learn about God in a kid-centered, warm, nurturing and well-supervised program. Loving adults provide accurate instruction and application of God's Word, Prayer, and Fun! Pathfinders is available Sept-May most Sunday mornings during our 9:00 am service. We ask parents/caregivers to sign in their kid(s) before the services […]
Jr. High & Sr. High Students meet on Sunday evenings as two separate groups: Students entering grades 6-8 gather for games, worship, large group teaching and small group discussion. Students entering grades 9-12 gather for worship, Bible reading, group discussion and prayer. Both of our youth groups focus on what it means to be a […]
Come to grow in community with other men, grow in your relationship with God the Father, and grow in Biblical knowledge. This weekly gathering will include a short video with engaging teaching from leading Men's Christian speakers and teachers followed by guided small group discussion. Men will be separated into smaller groups within the same […]
The Discover GREFC Membership Class helps individuals learn more about GREFC, themselves, and how together we can do amazing things in the name of God! New Class Format! When you sign up for the class you should pick up a Membership Booklet that covers all the material. We ask that you read through the workbook, […]
We invite the entire church to join us on Wednesday evenings for a great meal and connection time (it isn't just for those families participating in Wednesday evening programming). Each week we serve a delicious meal suitable for the whole family. All meals will have a dairy- and gluten-free option, and we strive for all […]
Groups are a focus of our church and so it makes sense that our kids would be in them, too! Groups of 4-8 boys or girls meet each week with their leader (preschoolers are all together in one big group). Leaders and kids spend 45 minutes talking about life and God, learning from various curriculum, […]
GREFC serves as a host site in our community for Women's Bible Study Fellowship (BSF). BSF is a 9-month weekly Bible study with a video teaching segment, small group discussion and weekly reading and assignments. Each year, Bible Study Fellowship groups focus on a different book or section of the Bible over 30 weekly sessions. […]
You never really “arrive” at becoming a mature disciple maker. We are all called to continually grow deeper in our relationship with Jesus, to grow in love for others, to get better at blessing those around us and to increasingly share the love of Jesus with everyone. At GREFC we realize this through four key areas: Connect, Equip, Serve & Go!
